Chicken Breast Recipes That Will Break You Out Of Your Dinner Rut

Chicken dinners don't have to be boring.

Chicken breasts are my jam. It’s the only type of meat that I will eat, and it’s my go-to dinner whenever I am trying to lose weight or simply eat healthy.

But even I’ve got to admit chicken breasts gets boring! Luckily, there are so many ways to spice up chicken breasts and make dinner super-flavorful and exciting.

Here are a boatload of recipes to get you out of your chicken breast rut!

1. Lemon-Cumin Chicken

Let me start with my favorite chicken breast recipe. Giada DeLaurentiis is my favorite “Food Network” chef, and I love that her focus is on creating fresh, simple meals with lots of flavor. The combination of lemon and cumin in this dish makes it so memorable, and you can really have fun with the pesto. I don’t love pistachios, so I make another Giada pesto recipe. It’s made with jalapeños, so the the dish is even more spicy!

5. Buffalo-Ranch Shredded Chicken Panini

6. Coconut Chicken Fingers

Nothing says summer quite like coconut! This coconut chicken fingers recipe from Cooking Light suggests dipping your chicken in buttermilk to add a tangy flavor, and opting for a healthy coating such as almond flour or crushed nuts. Toss in some unsweetened coconut flakes to up the coconut flavor, then grind it up in the food processor along with your nuts or coating of choice. Fry lightly in coconut oil. Mmm, summer on a plate!

7. Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

8. Hummus-Crusted Chicken

Crispy chicken is always a hit, but dredging chicken in flour and cooking it in oil? Not so healthy. Luckily, you can get a crispy crunch in a healthy way by coating that chicken breast in hummus and then baking it. This recipe from Well Plated is so easy, and has just four ingredients. Use your favorite flavor of hummus to really make it your own.

10. Jalapeño Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

11. Chicken in Tomato Sauce With Chickpeas and Kale

Looking for something a little lighter? Check out this one-pot wonder from Serious Eats. Chicken breast is elevated to a five-star restaurant dish with the help of chickpeas, Tuscan kale and garlic-and-herb breadcrumbs.

14. Skillet Mozzarella Basil Pesto Chicken Breasts

Do you love caprese salad? If so, you are going to love this healthy twist. Tomatoes, basil and pesto will dress up your chicken breasts into a guest-worthy meal with this recipe from Whole and Heavenly Oven.

21. Lemon Sesame Pistachio Crusted Chicken

22. Sante Fe Chicken Packets

As long as you have aluminum foil on hand, you can make a fresh, flavorful meal on the grill or in the oven. This recipe for Santa Fe chicken packets from Ready, Set, Eat takes just 10 minutes of prep, and it’s perfect for a summer BBQ. No hot dogs here!

24. Baked Stuffed Chicken And Spinach

25. Chicken Chardon

Chicken Chardon is chicken breast that is coated in Parmesan and bread crumbs. It’s similar to Chicken Parmesan, but it doesn’t have the Italian twist of marinara sauce and spices like oregano. Instead, it’s dressed up with fresh flavors like lemon, parsley and mushrooms, and you can get the recipe at All Recipes.

26. Easy Chicken Parmesan

27. Grilled Chicken Fajitas

Fajitas are such an easy, fun summer dinner. They’re perfect for kids and outdoor parties, especially if you have a slow-cooker to keep the meat warm. This marinade from Once Upon A Chef makes the best marriage of flavors: Not too spicy, with just the right amount of heat.